transpersonal theory in social work - St. Thomas University
transpersonal theory in social work - St. Thomas University
transpersonal theory in social work - St. Thomas University
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‣ Sometimes seen as <strong>in</strong>accessible,<br />
overwhelm<strong>in</strong>g, even unrealistic s<strong>in</strong>ce it<br />
challenges ma<strong>in</strong>stream paradigms<br />
‣ Claims that <strong>transpersonal</strong> <strong>theory</strong> has<br />
been outmoded by more holistic<br />
approaches (e.g., <strong>in</strong>trapsychic<br />
humanism, positive psychology)<br />
‣ Lack of empirical basis results <strong>in</strong> <strong>theory</strong><br />
be<strong>in</strong>g marg<strong>in</strong>alized<br />
- more qualitative with emphasis on<br />
feel<strong>in</strong>gs and experiences<br />
- experiences cannot always be<br />
replicated by everyone<br />
Source: Ferrer (2002); Canda & Furman (1999)
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